{"product_id":"bespoke-ela-isbn-9781394308118","title":"Bespoke ELA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring and exciting new collection of ideas to help secondary ELA teachers and other educators connect with contemporary students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes digital access to 50 ready-to-use downloadable resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBespoke ELA,\u003c\/i\u003e veteran teacher and founder of Bespoke ELA and TeachWriting.org, Meredith Dobbs, delivers a comprehensive guide introducing new, innovative, and unconventional ideas and lesson plans that can hold the attention of modern students. Dobbs offers a range of strategies to enhance reading, writing, speaking, listening skills, critical thinking, and analysis in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEschewing outmoded instruction methods like lectures, rote memorization, and standardized testing in favor of student-centered activities, technological integration, and lesson plans with real-world applications, the book provides content that is relevant to students' lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical, teacher-tested strategies that you can immediately implement in your own classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmersive storytelling experiences, Language Learning Duels and Escape Rooms, Literary Time Travel Expeditions, and other exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA series of true crime inspired project ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to 50 downloadable resources that accompany assignments, lessons, activities, and projects from the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Perfect for secondary school English language arts teachers seeking to enhance their curricula, improve student engagement, and foster improved learning outcomes, \u003ci\u003eBespoke ELA\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit educators in other subjects who want inspiring and innovative ideas to help them connect with students. \u003cp\u003eThe Innovative ELA Teacher Pack ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Innovating in a World of Tradition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Innovative Alternatives to the Traditional Essay 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Innovative Approaches to Editing and Revision 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Innovative Writing Activities for the Real World 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Innovative Discussion Strategies 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Innovative Literary Activities for Any Novel 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Innovative Research Projects 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Innovative Strategies to Gamify the Classroom 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Innovative Satire Lessons 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Innovative Writing Prompts 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall to Action: Becoming an Innovative ELA Teacher 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 219\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith Dobbs, M.A.,\u003c\/b\u003e has more than 17 years of classroom teaching experience. She is also the founder of Bespoke ELA and TeachWriting.org, where she provides resources and curriculum guidance for secondary English language arts teachers. She’s passionate about reshaping ELA education to meet the evolving needs of modern learners.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInnovative ideas, immersive lesson plans, and access to 50 downloadable materials to use in your classroom\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBespoke ELA\u003c\/i\u003e presents a collection of innovative lessons and projects designed to capture the attention of modern students through differentiation, gamification, movement, and student choice. Best of all, you can implement these lessons right away by accessing the supplemental online Teacher Pack, where you’ll find ready-to-use printable materials for your classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As a medical doctor and edtech founder deeply committed to literacy, I am excited by \u003ci\u003eBespoke ELA\u003c\/i\u003e. This is for educators looking to move beyond traditional teaching methods to creative alternatives that will ignite a genuine passion for learning in their students. It emphasizes real-world application to bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world and prioritizes student engagement with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—APARNA RAMANATHAN, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e Education Technology Innovator \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’m so grateful to have this book. It’s like an encyclopedia of inspiring and engaging ideas I can use in my English classroom!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—AMANDA WERNER,\u003c\/b\u003e Creator of Amanda Write Now and host of the \u003ci\u003eEmpower Students Now\u003c\/i\u003e podcast \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“ELA teachers will immediately know that Meredith is a present-day classroom teacher from her practical and concise ideas. From her experience across grades and roles, she speaks to the depth required of language arts instruction.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—LAURALEE MOSS,\u003c\/b\u003e Author and Creator of The Language Arts Classroom  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As a medical doctor and edtech founder deeply committed to literacy, I am excited by \u003ci\u003eBespoke ELA\u003c\/i\u003e. This is for educators looking to move beyond traditional teaching methods to creative alternatives that will ignite a genuine passion for learning in their students. It emphasizes real-world application to bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world and prioritizes student engagement with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Aparna Ramanathan, MD, Education technology innovator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I'm so grateful to have this book. 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